Publications

Juillet 2026

Nuclear power returns to space: The strategic revolution shaping the next era of exploration

Although space nuclear technologies remain at an early stage, the key development is the emergence of a more structured policy framework, particularly in the United States, to move these systems from fragmented research efforts towards coordinated development.
May 2026

Thermal Design of a Low-Power AF-MPD Thruster within the EU Project BANTER

Alessa Sperber (IRS)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026

Ammonia Catalytic Decomposition to Enhance the Performance of the Bimodal Ammonia Nuclear Thermal and Electric Rocket

Natasha Palazzi (UniPi)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026

Influence of the Power Generation Cycle Design on the Development of an Ammonia-Fed Bimodal Nuclear Propulsion System

Alberto Tacchi (UniPi)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026

Innovative Particle Bed Nuclear Reactor Design for Space Power and Propulsion Applications

Stefano Mannucci (UniPi)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026

Cycle Analysis of a Bimodal Nuclear Propulsion System Using Ammonia as the Propellant

Stefano Giuntini (UniPi)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026

Bimodal Ammonia Nuclear Thermal and Electric Rocket (BANTER)

Angelo Pasini (UniPi)
Project: Progress towards Test Campaigns (Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari)